Werner Heyking

Werner Jannick Heyking was a Danish actor who was active in television films and serials during the 1960s and early 1970s. He is perhaps most notable for his small role of kindly newspaper salesman Mr. Jopeck in the 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. He also appeared in the film Downhill Racer. Heyking's final role came in 1973 in an episode of the television series Tatort. He died the following year from throat cancer.